Symphony No. 1 in D major
Composer: William Alwyn
Performers: 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Sakari Oramo
Recording date: 13 August 2014
Date of broadcast: 13 August 2014
Composer, poet, painter, piccolo player, conductor, with a wife who was also a composer: Alwyn's life was music. This powerful symphony - written in post-war London - is a majestic display of his skill.
William Alwyn composed the scores for some classic British films, including such beauties as Carol Reed鈥檚 The Fallen Idol and John Boulting鈥檚 The Magic Box.
Sir John Barbirolli was impressed with Alwyn鈥檚 film music, took an interest in his Symphony No. 1, and conducted the Hall茅 Orchestra in its premiere on the 6th of July 1950 at that year鈥檚 Cheltenham Festival.
Composer: William Alwyn
Performers: 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Sakari Oramo
Recording date: 13 August 2014
Date of broadcast: 13 August 2014
